📋 Missed this? Botafogo and Santos named for BR clash | OneFootball

It’s Thursday (16), the day the 2026 Brasileirão resumes for Botafogo and Santos.

They will face each other starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

Nilton Santos will be the stage for the clash in the 19th round of the competition. 

Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE) will be the referee. 

Premiere, Record and Cazé TV will broadcast the match.

Standings situation 📊

Both teams are right above the relegation zone.

Glorioso have 22 points. They are currently in 12th place.

Peixe, meanwhile, have 21. They are in 15th.

Vasco (20) are the first team inside the relegation zone. 

Botafogo ⭐

Franclim Carvalho is still without Danilo, who was on vacation after the Cup.

Arthur Cabral was not included in the squad due to muscle pain.

That opens up an opportunity for Lucas Emanuel, a homegrown player. 

Montoro is suspended. 

Júnior Santos, Allan and Kaio Pantaleão are still recovering from injuries. 

Santos 🐋

Cuca also had problems defining the lineup.

Neymar is expected to return this Friday after his post-Cup vacation.

Gabigol is suspended. 

João Schmidt and Moisés are out due to a right thigh issue and a right ankle sprain, respectively. 

Gabriel Bontempo starts on the bench after dealing with pubis discomfort.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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